Lead Project Manager - Power Generation Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship

NextEra Energy; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a Lead Project Manager for the PWA program within Renewable Central Maintenance. You will oversee all PWA activities for PGD across solar, storage, wind, and Renewable Natural Gas, ensuring IRA and Davis-Bacon compliance while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors, develop detailed plans, monitor payroll records, and guide project teams on labor compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 6+ years of project management experience in energy or construction.
• Strong knowledge of labor compliance programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide direction on high-complexity projects related to PWA.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, and vendors.
• Monitor compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.
• Escalate issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Master's Degree

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

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Date: Sep 9, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 96001

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Position Specific Description

Position Specific Description

The Lead Project Manager – PGD Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) within Renewable Central Maintenance plays a critical role in managing and optimizing the PWA Program for PGD. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) requirements as a long-term compliance obligation for renewable energy projects seeking enhanced federal tax credits; Compliance requires paying qualified wages, meeting apprenticeship utilization thresholds, and maintaining comprehensive documentation throughout project execution. This positions oversees all PWA work for PGD, including solar, storage, wind, and Renewable Natural Gas.

Job Overview

Employees in this role lead and provide technical direction on business unit projects and/or project participants. Individuals plan, coordinate, and manage complex or long term projects to ensure completion of PWA requirements and construction within budgetary and scheduling guidelines. Employees are proficient in all aspects of PWA, and fully knowledgeable in the interpretation and administration of company policies and procedures pertaining to PWA and renewable energy projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports compliance with federal, state, and local Prevailing Wage requirements, including Davis-Bacon Act and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) labor provisions, where applicable.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to ensure prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are communicated, documented, and properly implemented.
• Reviews and monitors certified payroll records, labor classifications, wage determinations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Assists with audits, reporting, and record retention associated with prevailing wage and apprenticeship programs.
• Provides guidance to project teams regarding labor compliance requirements and applicable contract provisions.
• Escalates potential compliance issues, risks, or discrepancies and works with stakeholders to develop corrective actions.
• Maintains awareness of changes in prevailing wage regulations, labor compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Supports project planning and execution by ensuring labor compliance requirements are incorporated into project schedules, contracts, and procurement activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Background in renewable energy, utilities, commercial & industrial, or similar sectors
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Suite skills
• Ability to influence in matrixed organizations
• Experience with maintenance cost structures and contracts
• Labor & Regulatory Compliance programs

Job Overview

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees a variety of large-scale projects of high complexity
• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports
• Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks and changes
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis
• Identifies issues and challenges, measures and validates results, and implements solutionsProvides expert information to internal and external clients on complex issues
• Creates and communicates presentation materials for report out and updates with various levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Conducts external research and stays abreast of new developments or innovative advancements pertaining to the project
• Provides coaching, leadership and direction to project team
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Project Management
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: No

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